~ Album Reviews ๐Ÿ’ฟ ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to album & EP ๐Ÿ’ฟ reviews. LPs and EPs of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run north of, say, 1000 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere โ€“ Musical Hypeians worldwide โ€“ get your fix of album reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner
The Musical Hype


Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

Florida Georgia Line, Canโ€™t Say I Ainโ€™t Country | Album Review

Bro country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers an enjoyable, if sometimes corny fourth studio album with Canโ€™t Say I Ainโ€™t Country.

Meghan Trainor, The Love Train (EP) | Album Review

After delaying the release of her third studio album, Meghan Trainor returns with a love-centric, six-song EP, โ€˜The Love Train.โ€™

Ariana Grande, Thank U, Next | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Exceptionally gifted pop singer Ariana Grande continues her impressive run on her fifth studio album, โ€˜Thank U, Next,โ€™ among her very best.

Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Despite being underrated throughout his career, Mike Posner comes off incredibly authentic & mature throughout his 3rd LP, โ€˜A Real Good Kid.โ€™

James Blake, Assume Form | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Following a three-year hiatus, Mercury Prize-winning electronic standout James Blake returns with a marvelous fourth album, Assume Form.

Bring Me the Horizon, amo | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

After a four-year hiatus, English rock band Bring Me the Horizon returns with an alluring, bold & incredibly eclectic 6th studio LP, amo.

Cub Sport, Cub Sport | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Australian alt-pop collective Cub Sport delivers a relatable, honest, project with their self-titled third LP, encompassing sexuality.

Future, Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Following a two-year hiatus between proper โ€˜soloโ€™ albums, Future returns with the enjoyable, well-rounded โ€˜Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD.โ€™

Maggie Rogers, Heard It in a Past Life | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Rising alternative musician Maggie Rogers delivers a captivating effort on her highly-anticipated debut album, โ€˜Heard It in a Past Life.โ€™